Glenn Firebaugh, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Penn State University. Former editor, American Sociological Review.
“David Code’s book provides a win-win solution for the challenges facing today’s families. Code makes a compelling argument that putting your marriage first benefits both parents and their children. He explains why good marriages produce good kids, and provides helpful advice for building a strong marriage. I hope his book enjoys a wide readership.”




Kids pick up on everything, and research shows that children can "catch" their parents' stress just like they catch a virus—soaking up the stress that pervades a household until their developing nervous systems reach "overload." Then kids act-out, or get sick.